Warm, rich but detailed SS preamp (made you give up tubes)

You know, no SS preamp will sound quite like tubes can. Even something like Gryphon or Nagra or FM Acoustics. You have to choose.
Vladimir of Lamm designs great equipment, by the way.

I’ve got a Pass XP12 anything but “neutral and boring “... the others are steps up from it, I’m sure they would be an excellent choice potentially.

Well said Goef3!

The Onkyo P-308 is the best natural sound preamp I’ve used in a long time.  
Mean find one for good price all over.

 Check flea bay, they have several from time to time
  200-500$ is good.
   A superb preamp.
warm, natural, had mine recapped, serviced about 2 years ago, 
 never been happier, she is outstanding!’

@arcticdeth nice!